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The 58-year-old had previously interviewed for head coaching gigs, but his defense struggled in 2023 and 2024 after losing key contributors like Jessie Bates and D.J. Reader. The Bengals’ defense was porous this past year, particularly early in the season, giving up 24-plus points in nine of their first 12 games. However, the unit improved as the season progressed, closing out on a five-game win streak, including a season-low Week 18 performance against Pittsburgh. Despite this success, Anarumo was let go and could be a candidate for another team’s head coaching position this offseason due to his previous Super Bowl run with the club.
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